Are Subatomic Particles Real?

The term subatomic particle refers both to the true elementary particles, such as quarks and electrons, and to the larger particles that quarks form. ... Neutrinos do not exist within atoms in the sense that electrons do, but they play a crucial role in certain types of radioactive decay.

How do we know subatomic particles exist?

There are three ways that scientists have proved that these sub-atomic particles exist. They are direct observation, indirect observation or inferred presence and predictions from theory or conjecture. Scientists in the 1800's were able to infer a lot about the sub-atomic world from chemistry.

What are subatomic particles made of?

These particles include atomic constituents such as electrons, protons, and neutrons (protons and neutrons are actually composite particles, made up of quarks), as well as other particles such as photons and neutrinos which are produced copiously in the sun. ...

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.